Reference Number
DOE21J-015624-000040
Selection Process Number
21-DOE-ONT-EA-401519-2
Organization
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Year
2021-2022
Days Open
3
Classification
CH01
City
Toronto
Type
External
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You are eligible for this Research Affiliate Program (RAP) if you meet these 3 requirements:
(1) you are a full-time student in a post-secondary institution
(2) you are enrolled in an academic program that requires research as part of your curriculum
(3) you meet the minimum age required in the province/territory of work
This includes students with physical or emotional disabilities deemed to have full-time status by their academic institution. Adult students registered in education and retraining programs at the secondary level may also be eligible for student employment programs.
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The successful candidate will be expected to perform and analyze data from laboratory-based experiments investigating the emissions and processing of nanoplastics in the air, as part of a collaboration between the Air Quality Research Division (AQRD) and the University of Toronto.
The work will involve nanoplastic characterization and processing experiments using mass spectrometry instruments, analysis of data, use of visualization tools, preparation of scientific data products, and reporting in writing and orally on results from analyses.
The work is expected to form part of the PhD studies of the successful candidate.
The work will be done in collaboration with Professor Arthur Chan, University of Toronto.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is a science-based department, and we provide the science and technology information needed so that Canadians can make informed decisions about the environment. In addition, Environment and Climate Change Canada's science and technology work helps us to protect and conserve our air, water, wildlife and spaces.
The selected student will conduct work mainly at the Environment and Climate Change Canada Downsview facility, in the Process Research laboratories (4905 Dufferin St, Toronto) under the guidance and supervision of a scientific research team.
Occasional work may be performed at the University of Toronto.
The student must be enrolled, with full-time student status, in a Doctorate program at the University of Toronto to expedite collaboration for the described research.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year
Education:
Graduation with an acceptable undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in science, engineering, or other field related to the duties of the position.
(The student must be enrolled, with full-time student status, in a Doctorate program at the University of Toronto to expedite collaboration for the described research.)
Experience:
1. Experience in airborne particle sizing measurements
2. Experience in gas chromatography methods
3. Experience in mass spectrometry methods
4. Experience working with reactors for environmental studies/chemical processing
5. Experience performing research in an atmospheric/environmental-related laboratory
English essential
Information on language requirements
Knowledge:
Knowledge of chemical/environmental engineering
Abilities:
1. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
2. Ability to work independently
Personal Suitability:
1. Initiative
2. Effective interpersonal relationships
3. Adaptability
Reliability Status security clearance
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Reference checks may be sought.
An interview may be administered.
You must provide proof of your education credentials. Candidates with foreign credentials (obtained outside of Canada) must provide proof of Canadian equivalency: https://www.cicic.ca.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice (French, English).
Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.